Our Committees

Organization
Committee Chairman: Alan Odum  

Plan and conduct annual fund-raising activities for Downtown Benton, Inc.; organize and conduct an annual membership drive; assist all other committees to recruit new members; promote the development of a strong volunteer network within the program.

Promotions
Committee Chairman :To Be Announced

Direct retail promotions, traffic-building activity and image improvements for the downtown, define the marketable image of the downtown and ensure continuity of that image in all downtown promotional programs, monitor community and consumer perceptions of downtown and seek to reverse negative attitudes.

Design
Committee Chairman :Gary Kraft

 Direct design improvement activity related to building maintenance and rehabilitation, historic preservation, new construction, public and private signs, graphic material, & public improvements; visual merchandising, traffic and parking, develop a logo, coordinate window displays, and act as a design resource for property owners.

Economic Restructuring
Committee Chairman :Mike Wyant

Work to strengthen existing downtown businesses and eventually recruit additional businesses, develop business assistance teams, sponsor business seminars, identify downtown market opportunities, disseminate relevant information to existing and potential businesses, develop promotional literature, develop incentive programs to stimulate business growth.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please volunteer your time and help us make a difference in Benton . For additional information on volunteerism with Downtown Benton, Inc, contact Sharon at (618) 439-6105.